Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia. Rocking is known to release endorphins, which help reduce anxiety. It is particularly helpful in mid-stage dementia patients, as they are very difficult to calm; rocking helps reduce their pain and soothes them. These diseases that are found in the elderly can be very arduous; rocking helps improve the overall health and well-being of such patients. - See more at: http://www.furniturenewyork.org/blog/?p=283#sthash.0m0wToSY.dpuf